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K492 ECY

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,266 mi
Last recorded47,266 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 ECY
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 47,266 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre to nearside rear ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 47,204 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 45,473 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 44,850 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 43,583 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 43,082 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened sport suspension not seating right (2.4.A.2)

speedometer cable is broken

Fail 18 Feb 2017 43,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 42,930 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 41,994 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,730 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 39,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2006 32,833 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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K492 ECY is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 55,142 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K492 ECY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K492 ECY registered?

K492 ECY is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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